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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Durbanby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane ADD - DUR
    11h 59m
    R 6,532–19,576

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    5d 14h
    R 4,539–6,613

  3. Drive  5,674.4 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Durbancar car 5,674.4 km
    3d 9h
    R 12,879–18,603

  4. Fly to Margate, bus

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Margate (MGH)plane plane ADD - MGH
    2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus bus
    18h 38m
    R 8,406–23,769

  5. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane ADD - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    14h 30m
    R 8,007–19,615

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,409.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Durban, South Africa?

Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Durban Bus Stn via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Cbd, and Johannesburg in around 5d 14h.

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